Day 346: My Destiny

What do you think you are destined for in this life?

Hum, a couple of things come to mind.  I am destined to be Jerome Richard’s wife, a mother, a soldier, and a writer.  Yep, these are the things I am to this point of my life.  I will not rest in just these destinations.  I am destined for sainthood.  Yes, this sounds very egotistical, but really, I am being completely honest.  A saint is simply a person in heaven.  Now, the Catholic saints are those the Church can comfortably say made it.  The Church has no idea about common people.  They can’t judge that.  But, we are all called to be holy, to be the best version of ourselves.  I strive for that everyday.  Now, I won’t become a saint by my doing.  God is merciful and forgiving.  He will help me get there.  My goal is sainthood.  My destiny is sainthood.

Day 345: Tires

Today I am doubly thankful to Zach and Woolsey's Tire.  I jumped in my pickup to drive across town on the snow and slush.  Not a problem.  I put the pickup in 4 wheel drive just to see how it works, but I didn't need it.  Of course, the roads aren't as bad as they will be later in the season, but I am happy with the truck and the tires.

So, why am I thankful to them?  Well, when I first brought home the pickup, Zach told me the tires on the pickup are high quality highway tires, not good for snow.  He said I would land in the ditch with them.  Well, I planned to get my normal Toyo tires in October, but when I heard of the storm coming, I stopped by to chat with my favorite mechanics at Woolsey's.  I figured I might not get the tires before the storm since I hadn't planned ahead of time.  Nope.  They set me up for a Wednesday appointment, changed the tires, stored the old tires for next summer, and had me on my way in less then an hour and a half.  Now I can face the winter knowing I have a safe vehicle to get me all over town.  I don't like to travel out of town, but I will feel more comfortable if I must.  Thank you, guys!!!

Day 344: Single or Partnered

What is the best thing about being either single or partnered (whichever you are right now)?

Well, I am not single nor partnered.  I am married with a lifelong commitment to my spouse and God.  Marriage is my vocation in the church.  I would say that the best part is to have someone to go to functions with and spend a lot of time together.  That isn’t the case because a military family does not have that luxury.  I will say that the best part of marriage is having camaraderie in life’s journey.  He may not be able to attend a function with me, but I know he is there in spirit.  We have each other’s back.  I can rely on him to be with me spiritually and emotionally.  He is my greatest supporter, and I strive hard to be his.  And a bonus, I can’t think of anyone I would rather watch Monday Night Football with when we are both in town.

Day 343: Visiting

If you could visit anyone on the planet right now, who would you go see?

Hum, my first thought is that I am good.  I have traveled all over the state this summer, and I am ready to just stay home.  My second thought is to run to Columbus to see my sister and talk about her trip.  But I will say, I am exhausted with travel.  I truly want to stay home for a while.

Now, if the question was to visit anywhere, I would say that I really want to take a trip down through Colorado to see the cliff dwellings at Manitou and Mesa Verde.  I would continue south to see the White Sands in New Mexico.  Right now, I am fascinated with these dwellings and want to use them in the current book I am writing.  I will use them.  I just don't get to see them ahead of time.  I keep thinking of ways I can pull this off, but with the girl in school and a trip to Vegas next month, I just can't.  Maybe next summer.

Day 342: First Kiss

Describe your first kiss.

I am so not one to kiss and tell.  I don’t like this writing prompt.  My first real kiss was when I was fifteen, in the winter, outside on his grandparents porch.  I dated him for a while.  He was a great kisser.  He was a great friend.  Alas, he never compared to the love of my life.

Day 341: Dessert

What is your favorite dessert?

Really?  A favorite?  Just one?  I guess I will have to dedicate this post to my sister.  My favorite at the moment is sticky toffee pudding from York, England.  I don’t even think I could find the restaurant that we ate the dessert.  But, someday, I will go back to York.  I would love to stay for a good month to tour all the historical sights from the War of the Roses.  So many stories and projects, so little time.  But, I digress.

As for the dessert, imagine my surprise to learn the pudding has dates in the cake.  I never thought I would like such a dessert.  Oh, and the toffee sauce.  Really, this is what makes the dessert so spectacular.  The sauce goes in the bottom of the ramekin and in the cut layer.  When they flip it over on the plate, more sauce is added.  Delightful.  Short of going to York, Missoula's The Stone Accord has a good pudding.  Also, I made a very good one this past Christmas.  Yum!!!

Day 340: Parrot

If you had a pet parrot, what would you teach it to say?

My first thought would be “Jesus loves you.”  But I might get tired of hearing that from a parrot.  I don’t ever want to get tired of those words.  So, here is what I would have him say, “9ers, number one, Steelers suck.”  Love you Jerry!

Actually, I have to sympathize with my husband.  The football season becomes long when your team isn't playing to their potential.  My 49ers have had a lot of bad years lately.  That is partially why I like to play fantasy football.  We are able to watch other players have good weeks.  The fun comes back.  Of course, after last week, I completely tanked.  Oh, well.

In reality, I don't know what I would have a parrot say.  Luckily, I am not looking for another pet to add to the family.